Species:	Crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.)
Cultivars:	Dixie, Tibbee, Flame.
Origin:	Europe
Use:	Grazing, hay, green manure

Description:
General:Life Span:	2-3 feet tall; erect; pubescent leaves; absence of water-mark. Annual
Adaptation:
pH: Soil: Soil drainage: Rainfall:	5.5-7.0 Sandy, sandy-loam. Well drained soils. 30-70 Inches.
Management:
Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Season of Use: Production:	15-20 lb PLS/A September-October <0.25 inch $10-15/A December, February-April 4000-5000 Lbs/Ac
Notes:
Moderate bloat potential. Most commonly overseeded into perennial pastures due to its early maturity. Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to crimson clover (Type R). Early forage production (advantage if overseeding a hay meadow). Excellent reseeding vigor. Iron chlorois is a problem on alkaline soils.